Kalani
Meaningthe heavens · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #387
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #339 in 2024
800 babies were named Kalani in the US in 2025. It has climbed 10 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
US births per million boys, 1959–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kalani you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,009 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kalani, 800 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kalani would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKalani first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #339.
- Then vs nowKalani is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,738 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,009.
- Where it's lovedKalani is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #102, followed by Mississippi (#107) and Washington, D.C. (#150). It's in the top 1,000 in 31 states.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Kalani means “the heavens”.
- OriginKalani is the #5 most popular Hawaiian girl name in the US. That's out of 102 Hawaiian girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Kalani
Kalani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the heavens”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ani”. US birth records list Kalani for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 57 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #339 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #387, with 800 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.2 | 843,373 girls |
| 1970s | 4.6 | 218,341 girls |
| 1980s | 9.7 | 103,627 girls |
| 1990s | 21 | 48,520 girls |
| 2000s | 61 | 16,348 girls |
| 2010s | 196 | 5,097 girls |
| 2020s | 526 | 1,901 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 106,045 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 87,951 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 63,251 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,824 boys |
| 2010s | 34 | 29,665 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,465 boys |
More Hawaiian girl names
- Girl name: Alanna · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Nalani · the heavens
- Unisex name: Lani · sky, heaven
- Unisex name: Aulani · royal messenger
- Girl name: Lua · moon
- Girl name: Ulani · cheerful
- Unisex name: Anuhea · cool fragrance
- Unisex name: Lale · tulip
Questions about the name Kalani
What does the name Kalani mean?
Kalani means “the heavens” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Kalani?
Kalani has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Alanna, Nalani, Lani.
Is Kalani a boy or girl name?
Kalani is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Kalani?
Kalani ranked #387 for US girls in 2025, given to 800 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#339).